Monday, June 4, 2012

Show your Appreciation

It's easy to get caught up in what I like to call the white noise of life. All those nitty gritty stuff in your life that stops you from following your dreams, having fun and appreciating the good and people in your life. I like to think of the simple things that I can do to show my appreciation.

1. In the world of technology, it's easy to send a text or Facebook wall post that says, "how are you?" I think that question is severely undervalued.

2. Go to the Dollar Tree and pick out something that reminds you of your friend.

3. If it's a coworker-friend, pick up some extra Starbucks on the way to work (you know you were going there anyway)

4. For far away friends make them a little "care package" of cheap / free things.

5. Friendship bracelet's are ALWAYS appreciated :)

If we all just took a second to breathe and think about it, no one would ever feel unappreciated. It's easy and takes just a couple of minutes and could probably save a lot of your friendships that might end up fizzing out. Never underestimate the value of KIT, even if you think that your friendship should withstand periods of separation.